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Duck! Rabbit!: (Bunny Books, Read Aloud Family Books, Books for Young Children)

by Amy Krouse Rosenthal

A picture puzzle about seeing things differently

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Awards & Recognition

  • Bestseller

    New York Times bestseller

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  • Critical praise

    Booklist starred review

    Starred review describing the book as cute.

AlbakiReads Editorial

A picture puzzle about seeing things differently

An ambiguous image—duck or rabbit?—sets up the book’s central exchange, turning a familiar visual puzzle into a story about how one scene can invite different interpretations. The simple setup gives young children a concrete way to think about disagreements and differing points of view, with the source also noting a lesson about knowing when to let an argument go. Its read-aloud framing makes the question itself part of the experience: children can look, decide, and compare what they see.

Good fit for readers who enjoy

  • Young children encountering picture books about animals and visual puzzles
  • Families and educators seeking a read-aloud that can prompt conversation about different viewpoints

Themes

Visual perceptionDifferent points of viewDisagreement and letting goDucks and rabbits

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Book overview

This New York Times bestselling children's book is a smart, simple story that will make readers of all ages eager to take a side.From the award-winning team of author Amy Krouse Rosenthal and illustrator Tom Lichtenheld comes a clever take on the age-old optical illusion: is it a duck or a rabbit? Depends on how you look at it! Readers will find more than just Rosenthal's signature humor here; there's also a subtle lesson for kids who don't know when to let go of an argument.

ENGAGING AND THOUGHT-PROVOKING: Children will love the fun story based on the classic duck/rabbit visual puzzle, while parents will appreciate the book's lessons about differing points of view and right versus wrong.

INCREDIBLE TALENT: Amy Krouse Rosenthal's award-winning children's books "radiate fun the way tulips radiate spring: they are elegant and spirit-lifting," according to the New York Times. Her 30+ books for kids include the blockbuster bestseller I Wish You More and Yes Day!, both illustrated by Tom Lichtenheld, as well as Dear Girl, Little Pea, Little Hoot, Little Oink, and Spoon. Tom Lichtenheld is a prolific creator and has illustrated many bestselling favorites, including Steam Train, Dream Train and several titles in the Goodnight, Goodnight, Construction Site series.

RAVE REVIEWS: This bestselling book has earned multiple starred reviews. Highlights include:
"The snappy dialogue makes for fine read-aloud. Duck? Rabbit? As kids will readily see, it depends on how you look at it."--Publishers Weekly, starred review
"How cute is this? Really, really cute."--Booklist, starred review

Perfect for:

  • Parents, grandparents, and educators
  • Fans of picture books like They All Saw a Cat, Hello Hello, Red is Best, and Where's the Duck?
  • Gift givers looking for a fun, interactive family read-aloud book
  • Easter read-along or fun basket stuffer
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